Egyptian pottery canopic jar lid depicting Imsety

E154

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A hollow pottery canopic jar lid in the form of a human head representing the god Imsety, guardian of the liver of the deceased. The lid retains black pigment on the wig and traces of painting around the eyes.

Culture
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1050-730 BC

Size
9.1 x 8 cms

Condition
Chipping and light wear as seen in the photographs

Provenance
Ex. deceased estate, Arcachon, France; acquired mid 20th Century

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